I Shot My First Reload Today

[Jeff '79]

After finally getting some Winchester 231 powder from New Hampshire, and 115 gr 9mm Reiner projectiles,(bullets), from my neighbor, I loaded my first test batch.
I used 4 -4.1 grains of powder.
After some trial & error w/o powder, i got the depths figured out and the dies locked in. Finished lengths were 1.12 - 1.135, as 1.169 is the max.
They were a thing of beauty. They looked like store bought bullets when completed.
I just went out and shot the first ten.
Perfection !!

Only 800 to go....
Then on to .38 special...

[simpleman68]

My Grandfather always did his own loads. Another thing I'd like to have time to learn some day.

No pics of said brass?
Scott

[Jeff '79]

Originally Posted by simpleman68

My Grandfather always did his own loads. Another thing I'd like to have time to learn some day.

No pics of said brass?
Scott

No pics... I shot 'em already.....

I'll throw some up during the race after I get some more loaded...

[Truck Guy]

Nice. Once you load your own, it'll be hard to pay for store bought

I load all my pistol, rifle and target shotgun.
Only buy self defense pistol and turkey hunting ammo now.

[Jeff '79]

Originally Posted by Truck Guy

Nice. Once you load your own, it'll be hard to pay for store bought

I load all my pistol, rifle and target shotgun.
Only buy self defense pistol and turkey hunting ammo now.

Now that I have a system down, I'm finding it very relaxing.
It was a bit stressful at first as I had to feel my way through, but I've got the steps down now and I'm in a groove.
I have 100 powdered now, so it's time to inspect them and seat the bullets...

[ZipZap]

Parroty in 3...2...1...

[Jeff '79]

Originally Posted by ZipZap

Parroty in 3...2...1...

[Jeff '79]

I got 100 done.
I used CCI Magnum small pistol primers on a few so I'm gonna go try those out right now. I used Remington regular small pistol primers on the rest. My neighbor says it really does not matter, as I'm not using max loads.. I'll let you know.

[mike100]

Did you close your eyes when you shot the first one?

[Jeff '79]

Originally Posted by mike100

Did you close your eyes when you shot the first one?

No but I definitely had the glasses on...

No problemos!!! I'm more accurate with these than store bought ammo...
I'm not that great with my Ruger LC-9 due to the long trigger pull, but I'm doing 8" groups at 21' with many in the heart.... Damn !
I like it !

[simpleman68]

Looks good Jeff!
Scott

[sting75ray]

Nothing better than loading you own ammo. I load for everything I own. For me it is relaxing.

256 Win Mag
357 Mag
30 Carbine
41 Mag
44 Mag
45 Colt
45 ACP
357/44 Bain&Davis
222Rem
22-250
30-30
308
30-06
300 Sav
30 Rem
35 Rem
7mm08
32-20
45/70
38/55
270
25-06
20ga
12ga

[Torqaholic]

Originally Posted by Jeff '79

.. I'm more accurate with these than store bought ammo...
...

You're still shooting the same as always, it's the ammo that's more accurate. Reloading can make you a better shot over time though. That's because when you know you are responsible for the shot placement you can make corrections to improve. When it's the ammo fault you're at the mercy of randomness. The more accurate your ammo is the easier it is to make improvements to your skill.

I did a project in college for a statistics class that evaluated different reloading componants and techniques for a particular rifle. That ended up with a 400% reduction in group size over factory loads.

[Jeff '79]

Originally Posted by Torqaholic

You're still shooting the same as always, it's the ammo that's more accurate. Reloading can make you a better shot over time though. That's because when you know you are responsible for the shot placement you can make corrections to improve. When it's the ammo fault you're at the mercy of randomness. The more accurate your ammo is the easier it is to make improvements to your skill.

I did a project in college for a statistics class that evaluated different reloading componants and techniques for a particular rifle. That ended up with a 400% reduction in group size over factory loads.

Hu..... That's interesting. No wonder I've had an all of a sudden improvement..

[kingpin]

[Jeff '79]

Originally Posted by kingpin

Where did you get that picture of Spence from 40 years ago?

[kingpin]

Originally Posted by Jeff '79

Where did you get that picture of Spence from 40 years ago?

Damn that's cruel!

[Jeff '79]

Originally Posted by kingpin

Damn that's cruel!

Fk'r didn't thank me in his birthday thread. An intentional snub..... He's in for it now.

[Torqaholic]

Originally Posted by kingpin

They musta been Weblos?

[Jeff '79]

Originally Posted by Torqaholic

They musta been Weblos?

I was a Weblo.... Who ever thought that name up needs to be lynched.